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DSWD DROMIC Report #6 on the Mw 6.8 Earthquake Incident in Sarangani, Davao Occidental as of 23 November 2023, 6PM

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I. Situation Overview

On 17 November 2023 at 4:14 PM, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental (5.38°N, 125.24°E - 028 km S 68°W) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus 063 km. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring municipalities.

II. Status of Affected Areas and Population

A total of 16,872 families or 81,664 persons are affected in 118 barangays in Regions XI and XII (see Annex A).